France: Paris and south to the sea

France is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations thanks to an abundance of attractions, activities and unique things to do. Discover its rich history by touring its majestic castles, marvelling at its monuments and visiting its fabulous museums. Be forewarned though—a trip to France makes a romantic out of anyone!

Limited time offer! Say oui to Paris!

Book by Sept. 30 and save $200 per couple when booking a package to Paris.1

Paris. The name alone makes you dream. This is the city where you can stroll at leisure, treat your taste buds day after day, and stumble upon new wonders round every bend. In Paris, you’re always soaking up culture, whether it’s in its renowned museums or its typical bistros and cafés.

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Day Trip from Lyon: Visit Grignan, its Magnificent Castle and Lavender Fields

By DIAN EMERY / 29 July 2016
Located pretty much directly south of Lyon via the A7, Grignan is easy to get to by car. A scant two hour, eighty kilometres drive will transport you from the lovely, but busy city of Lyon, to the tranquil world of Grignan, France. All the paths in Grignan lead to the castle which is located up, way on top of a rocky hill. The castle has loomed over the flat countryside since the 11th century, even if it was almost completely destroyed during the French Revolution. It has now been beautifully restored and is open to visitors year round with English language tours available during the months of July and August.

Ten Ways To Visit Aquitaine

By MARIE-EVE VALLIERES / 23 July 2016
Located along the wild Atlantic Coast and encompassing some of the most beautiful scenery in France, Aquitaine holds an exclusive combination of archetypal activities that will appeal to both grown-ups and little ones. The “valley of 1000 castles” is without a doubt our favourite place in all of Aquitaine. Why? Simply because we feel it perfectly embodies what most people imagine the south west of France to be like: high-perched castles overlooking medieval villages that are flanked by vineyards and luxuriant gardens.

Shopping Day Trips from Paris: Vide-Greniers Galore!

By DREW GOUGH / 15 July 2016
Most Saturdays and Sundays, towns around Paris host vide-greniers—which translates to the lovely expression “empty attic.” A vide-grenier is a knot of the old and the now useless, its customers made up of treasure-hunting antiquers, local families in search of an easy day out, and in our case, Canadian tourists looking for a day trip from Paris. It’s old copies of video games and vintage clothing, lawn mowers and handmade ceramics. Day trips from Paris are so easy to plan. There’s a tradition and rhythm to an outdoor French sale that residents adore and tourists miss. Don’t be that tourist!

Where to Eat in Paris: Eat Like a Local!

By CEDRIC LIZOTTE / 27 May 2016
Paris is one of the culinary capitals of the world, and “where to eat in Paris” is a hotly-debated subject amongst locals. France has one of the most celebrated food cultures on this planet. It’s also a hot spot for tourism: Paris is the third most visited city in the world, with 16 million tourists each year. There are hundreds of great bistros in Paris. Here are just a few, as recommended by Parisians themselves. Don’t forget to make reservations for all of these restaurants, since cheap and good eateries tend to get very, very busy in the City of Light.

1The promotion is valid on new individual bookings made between September 1 to 30, 2017, for travel before October 31, 2017, and applies to specific hotels; Hotel André Latin, Hotel le Littré, Hotel Opéra de Noailles, Hotel Mercure Montmartre Sacre Cœur, Quality Hotel Abaca, Hotel Victor Hugo, departure and return dates. Prices shown are in Canadian dollars, per person, based on double occupancy (adult) in lead room category, unless otherwise stated. Space is limited and is subject to availability at time of booking. Not applicable to groups, flights, à la carte accommodations, duo packages or tours. Applicable savings is calculated before taxes and fees and reflected in advertised prices.